Complex trauma to the shoulder girdle, including the proximal humerus, the clavicle, and the scapula: current concepts in diagnosis and treatment

Fractures to the shoulder girdle are common injuries in an aging population. Many techniques and theories lie behind the treatment of such injuries. Knowledge and understanding of current concepts for diagnosing and treating proximal humeral, clavicular, and scapular fractures and the theory behind...

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Published inInstructional course lectures Vol. 64; p. 121
Main Authors Mighell, Mark A, Hatzidakis, Armodios M, Otto, Randall J, Watson, J Tracy, Cottrell, Benjamin J, Cusick, Michael C, Pappou, Ioannis P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 2015
Subjects
Clavicle - injuries
Disease Management
Humans
Humerus - injuries
Multiple Trauma - diagnosis
Multiple Trauma - therapy
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Scapula - injuries
Shoulder Injuries
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Summary:Fractures to the shoulder girdle are common injuries in an aging population. Many techniques and theories lie behind the treatment of such injuries. Knowledge and understanding of current concepts for diagnosing and treating proximal humeral, clavicular, and scapular fractures and the theory behind them will help surgeons make informed decisions with regard to patient care.
ISSN:0065-6895